BHIA 6,5% SODIUM CHLORIDE AGAR

Technical Data #1584a / 2013.05.21

BHIA 6,5% Sodium Chloride Agar is a selective culture medium used for the differentiation of group D streptococci from other streptococci. Sodium chloride inhibit other streptococci. Dextrose and bromcresol purple indicator give an acid reaction and turn yellow with streptococci group D growth.

FORMULAin grams per liter purified filtered water

Brain Heart Infusion

10,0

Casein/Meat Peptone

17,5

Yeast Extract

2,0

Disodium Phosphate

2,5

Dextrose

5,0

Sodium Chloride

65,0

Bromcresol Purple

0,016

Agar

18,0

pH 7,3 +/- 0,2 à 25º C

This approximate formula may be adjusted and/or enriched to obtain best results.

PRECAUTIONSThis medium is for IN VITRO diagnostic use only.

STORAGEStore prepared media at 2-8º C protected from direct light. Medium must not be used if there are signs of contamination or dehydration or if the expiry date has passed.